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Consultation has concluded

On Aug. 26, 2024, the proposed administrative amendments to the 2015 Community Improvement Plan (2015CIP) and 2020 Community Improvement Plan (2020CIP) were approved. The amendments allow for extensions of project completion deadlines and enable the City to revoke projects that have not entered into an agreement within one year of receipt of the CIP Agreement.

The Notice of Decision is available under 'Important Documents' to the right

On Sept. 23, 2024, the second proposed administrative amendment to the 2015 Community Improvement Plan (2015CIP) was approved. The amendment changes when remediation and/or redevelopment costs become eligible, permits TIF grant assignment, establishes a maximum five per cent variance limit for the post-development property tax assessment, and clarifies retroactive eligibility for legal fees, consulting fees, financing costs, Phase II Environmental Site Assessment, and Site-Specific Risk Assessment.

The Notice of Decision is available under 'Important Documents' to the right

Public Meeting

City Council is hosting a Legislated Public Meeting on Sept 23, 2024, to receive input and comment on the proposed 2015CIP amendment, after which Council will consider approval of the amended plan. A Public Meeting will be held, where materials will be available for review and staff will be present to receive comments and answer questions.

Sept 23, 2024

6 p.m.

Council Chambers, 3rd Floor City Hall, 50 Church Street, St. Catharines

You can also participate electronically. Visit stcatharines.ca/Council for information on how to access and participate in the meeting, and how to request and make a delegation before Council.

Livestream: youtube.com/CityStCatharines

On Aug. 26, 2024, the proposed administrative amendments to the 2015 Community Improvement Plan (2015CIP) and 2020 Community Improvement Plan (2020CIP) were approved. The amendments allow for extensions of project completion deadlines and enable the City to revoke projects that have not entered into an agreement within one year of receipt of the CIP Agreement.

The Notice of Decision is available under 'Important Documents' to the right

On Sept. 23, 2024, the second proposed administrative amendment to the 2015 Community Improvement Plan (2015CIP) was approved. The amendment changes when remediation and/or redevelopment costs become eligible, permits TIF grant assignment, establishes a maximum five per cent variance limit for the post-development property tax assessment, and clarifies retroactive eligibility for legal fees, consulting fees, financing costs, Phase II Environmental Site Assessment, and Site-Specific Risk Assessment.

The Notice of Decision is available under 'Important Documents' to the right

Public Meeting

City Council is hosting a Legislated Public Meeting on Sept 23, 2024, to receive input and comment on the proposed 2015CIP amendment, after which Council will consider approval of the amended plan. A Public Meeting will be held, where materials will be available for review and staff will be present to receive comments and answer questions.

Sept 23, 2024

6 p.m.

Council Chambers, 3rd Floor City Hall, 50 Church Street, St. Catharines

You can also participate electronically. Visit stcatharines.ca/Council for information on how to access and participate in the meeting, and how to request and make a delegation before Council.

Livestream: youtube.com/CityStCatharines

Consultation has concluded

Welcome to the Community Improvement Plan amendment discussion page. We invite you to share your thoughts, ask questions, and provide feedback on the proposed amendments. Your input is essential in shaping the future of St. Catharines.

Please submit your comments and questions using this tool. Our team will review all submissions and respond to inquiries in a timely manner. We encourage respectful and constructive dialogue.

Thank you for your participation and for helping to enhance our community!